FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK Welcome to Week 5! – It was wonderful to arrive back at school today and hear about how exceptionally our zone swimming team represented our school at the Southern Riverina

Carnival on Friday. Thank you Miss Lavis for your organisation, and Margot Pitzen for your encouragement, support and training in the community. Holbrook’s outstanding community spirit continues to help our local children thrive.

Principals’ Induction Conference – Evidence around the world shows that investing in leadership at all phases of a school leader’s career will make a substantial difference to the quality of teaching, and therefore the quality of student learning, in our school. From the 19-21 February, I had the pleasure of attending the Principal Induction Conference in Sydney, delivered by the Department of Education School Leadership Institute. This conference provided engaging, relevant and significant professional learning. This included leading high quality teaching and learning across the school, enhancing student wellbeing strategies, and ensuring that in our school community every child is known, valued and cared for. I was reminded of the importance of modelling lifelong learning to my staff and students. Conferences of this nature enable me to focus on quality teaching and leadership practices that have the greatest impact on teacher learning and therefore the outcomes of our students. School Chaplaincy Interviews – Thank you to Prue Pincott (community representative) and Janice Mitchell (Regional Chaplaincy Coordinator-Generate Ministries) for their support in the School Chaplaincy interview process today. We hope to be able to provide more information soon.

TERM 1, WEEK 5 2020 TERM 1, WEEK 6 2020 Mon 24 Feb Mon 2 Mar Tue 25 Feb Tue 3 Mar • School Clean Up Day Wed 26 Feb Wed 4 Mar Thu 27 Feb • Riv. Tennis final selection Thu 5 Mar • SR AFL trials (Culcairn) Fri 28 Feb • Swimming for Sport K to 6 Fri 6 Mar • Years 5 and 6 Mortimer Shield

• School assembly at 12:45 p.m. P&C MEETINGS

Wed 18 Mar P&C meeting in the school library CANTEEN ROSTER

Fri 28 Feb Bec Lindsay Fri 6 Mar Rose Bennetts Mon 2 Mar Kelly Boers Mon 9 Mar Kelly Boers

Our 2018 to 2020 School Plan Strategic Directions

• Students • Staff • Parents • Community

Excellence in Teaching Excellence in Leading Excellence in Learning

Holbrook Public School Quality education for all in a secure and caring environment

Address: 146 Albury Street, Holbrook NSW 2644 Phone: (02) 6036 2021 Fax: (02) 6036 2901 Email: Holbrook-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: https://holbrook-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

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ISSUE 3 Term 1, Week 5 Monday, 24 February 2020

Essential Assessment – Numeracy – As mentioned at our parent information sessions, we are now using Essential Assessment, an online assessment platform for numeracy. Students are currently completing pre-tests to establish what they know and what they still need to learn for each of the three mathematics strands – Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. Once students complete the pre-tests, the program generates an individualised learning plan for each child. In combination with targeted teacher-led lessons, the students can also access the Sunset Maths section of the program from home to improve their knowledge and skills. Each child will also complete mid-year and end of year assessments which will improve the quality of our reporting to parents and measure the impact of our numeracy teaching programs. Our aim is to ensure every child achieves their expected growth. Student Representative Council (SRC) – Recently, each home class held a class meeting to discuss what is going well and what can be improved in both the classroom and playground environments. As part of this student voice initiative, which promotes wellbeing, learning and continual improvement, students from each home class were chosen to be part of the SRC. Congratulations to the students who were chosen for Semester 1. K – Arabella Harbison and Orlando White

1 – Fergus Glass and Cess Lieschke

2 – Grace Bennetts and William Finlay 3/4 – Jasper Hartwich and Zander Maher

4/5 – Mia Boers and Oscar King 5/6 –Cooper Glass, Eli Toll and Annie Triggs

Tennis – Congratulations to Annie Triggs who was selected as a reserve for the Southern Riverina Tennis team. Professional Learning – Autism Spectrum Disorder – This Friday, Mrs Pargeter and Miss Hemphill will be travelling to Wagga Wagga for a workshop with Sue Larkey. Sue is a highly qualified educator who has taught students with autism spectrum disorder in mainstream and special schools. She combines practical experience with extensive research, having completed a Masters in Special Education and currently undertaking a Doctorate in Education. Sue has authored many books on autism spectrum disorders and is unashamedly passionate about her mission to inspire and support parents and educators to Make it a Success. Sporting Trials and Knockouts – This time of year is extremely busy with a variety of sporting trials, knockouts and carnivals taking place. The Southern Riverina AFL trials will be held at Culcairn next Thursday 5 March. Trials will take place Monday and Tuesday this week for students in Years 4-6. The 5/6 Mortimer Shield (rugby league) gala day in Albury will take place next week on Friday 6 March. We have 13 players at this stage, but may look to combine with another school as in previous years. Notes for both excursions will be sent home in the next couple of days.

NAPLAN dates – Holbrook Public School students in Years 3 and 5 will sit the paper version of the NAPLAN tests on 12-14 May (Term 2, Week 3). All schools will need to transition to the online version of the test by 2021. We believe that the addition of other online assessments in 2020 will support students in this transition.

Nathan Fisher Principal

SR SWIMMING CARNIVAL REPORT Congratulations to the 25 students who attended the Southern Riverina swimming carnival last Friday at the Lavington Swim Centre. The students displayed excellent sportsmanship and participated well throughout the day. A huge thank you to the parents who came to support the students. It was wonderful to hear you all cheering for each other. A huge thank to Margot Pitzen for training the students before the carnival. It is very much appreciated. Our students gave their best all day, many achieving personal bests and a number of students gaining first, second or third place in their events.

Year Tuesday, 12 May Wednesday, 13 May Thursday, 14 May

Year 3 Language conventions: 45 minutes, Writing: 40 minutes Reading: 45 minutes Numeracy: 45 minutes

Year 5 Language conventions: 45 minutes, Writing: 40 minutes Reading: 50 minutes Numeracy: 50 minutes

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Holbrook Public School was successful in winning the Overall Champion School and the Handicap Champion School once again. This was a fantastic team effort by the students! A special congratulations to Ella Lieschke (Senior Girl Champion), Annabel Pincott (Senior Girl Runner Up), Georgie Cardile (11 Year Girls Champion), Jasmine Lieschke (11 Year Girls Runner Up), Cooper Glass (11 Year Boy Runner Up), Oscar King (Junior Boy Runner Up) and Abby Pincott (Junior Girls Runner Up). What a fantastic effort by these students.

We will have a number of students who will qualify to attend the Riverina Swimming Carnival to be held at the Albury Swim Centre on Wednesday, 11 March but are waiting on confirmation of results. Permission notes will be handed out when they arrive.

Well done to all students. Chrissy Lavis

HOLBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOL DANCE GROUP Last fortnight, 27 students from Holbrook Public School signed up to be part of the Holbrook Dance Group. Over the next few weeks, I will be working together with the students to choreograph our routine ready for upcoming events during Terms 2 and 3. Students will be encouraged to commit themselves to the group and attend weekly dance rehearsals. I look forward to sharing these homegrown routines with the community later in the year.

Mrs Henderson

SCHOOL CLEAN-UP DAY Holbrook Public School will be holding our Clean Up Schools Day during the morning of Tuesday, 3 March. The Clean Up Australia Day Council has supplied us with a small amount of gloves and bags for use on the day, but we would appreciate it if students who have gardening gloves could bring them along to school for use on the day. This will ensure that there are sufficient gloves for students to participate. Leanne Bedggood Co-ordinator

THE 137TH HOLBROOK SHOW The 137th Holbrook Show will be held at the Holbrook Sporting Complex on Sunday, 22 March 2020, so pop it on your calendar now! Some of the exhibitions that the students can enter include, Class S - Children's Work, Class Z - Poultry, Class CC - Cookery - Children's, Class P - Photography, Class L - Lego/Duplo, Class DC - Floral Art - Children, Class A - Fine Arts and Class T - Most Loved Toy. This is by no means the entire list of sections that the students may enter. Please refer to the Holbrook Show Society schedule for more information on conditions for each individual section. There will plenty to see and do at the show, so be sure to come along.

Mrs Henderson

The Athlete’s Foot Albury will support Holbrook Public School with $5 from every pair of shoes purchased, donated back to our school.

Did you know that you can find the following forms on our website, https://holbrook-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/: • Uniform order form • Request to support a student’s health

condition • Application for extended leave

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SHOP Summer Sizes Polo Shirt (short sleeve) 4, 6, 8, 10, 16 Shorts 8, 10, 14, 16 Summer Dress 4, 6, 12, 14

Winter Polo Shirt (long sleeve) 4, 6, 8, 10, 16 Fleece 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 Boys’ Pants 4, 6, 14 Girls’ Tartan Pants 12, 14 Girl’s Tartan Skirt 16 Girls’ Tartan Tunic 4, 6 Windcheater 6, 8, 10, 12, 14

Sport Sport Shirt 10

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS Jimmy Boers, Georgie Cardile, Zander Maher, Arabella Pincott, Annie Triggs, Kasey Worldon

STAR CARD WINNERS Yellow Playground Star Cards Tayleah Flewin and Will Power Blue Classroom Star Cards Lucy Barr Smith and William Glass

BEST CLASS ASSEMBLY AWARD This award is given to the most attentive and responsible class at assembly. The winner is: Year 4/5

FIRST CLASS READY AWARD Awarded to that class who has consistently been prompt when lining up at morning assemblies, and after lunch and recess. The winner is: Kindergarten

TIDY TED AWARD Awarded to the tidiest classroom. The winner is: Year 4/5

CLASS AWARDS Miss Hemphill Natasha Atkinson – For always being a quiet, calm and positive role model for her peers Kindergarten – For making a fantastic start to school at Holbrook Public School Orlando White – For his enthusiasm towards learning, his leadership skills and being a

positive influence for all

Mrs Biar Fergus Glass – For showing different ways to reach the addition answer in maths Maddox Harding – For being a great class member by listening well and following instructions

Mrs Young Grace Bennetts – Being a reliable helper in the classroom William Finlay – Being a reliable helper in the classroom

Mrs Pargeter Antonia Grunow – Being a helpful, kind and encouraging class member Raiden Thomas – Having a positive mindset towards learning

Mrs Wedgwood Liam Mohr – Attempting new and challenging activities in English and maths Jayden Worldon – Settling in well to Holbrook Public School and in particularly to Year 5/6

Miss Freeman Sybil Triggs – Demonstrating perseverance in numeracy by attempting all tasks and asking for help when

unsure of a concept Ruby Walkerden – Being an attentive listener who takes on board feedback and applying it to her learning

Mrs Henderson Geordie Geddes – For showing resilience when completing challenging tasks Breanna McCabe – For keeping an open-mind when learning about new topics

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COMMUNITY NEWS

HOLBROOK NETBALL CLUB Holbrook Netball Club Registrations are now open for those wishing to play in the Saturday competition! We have appointed experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic coaches who are eager to develop skills, sportsmanship and fun throughout the year. Our entire registration and payment process is now online only and Active Kids vouchers may be claimed. Please complete your registration promptly as to secure your spot and begin training.

Please find below the link for returning players turning 11 - 16 in 2020: https://netball.resultsvault.com/common/pages/reg/welcome.aspx?type=1&id=33271&entityid=42827 The link for those turning 9-10 in 2020 is: https://netball.resultsvault.com/common/pages/reg/welcome.aspx?type=6&id=87898&entityid=42827 If you have not yet claimed your 2020 active kids voucher, go to this link first with your Medicare card and drivers licence handy! https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-active-kids-voucher

To advertise in our fortnightly newsletter, call 6036 2021.

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If you have any queries now or throughout the season please feel free to contact us, holbrooknetball@gmail.com or visit the Holbrook Football and Netball Club face book page for more information.

HOLBROOK TRIATHLON: SUNDAY, 15 MARCH Practice session for all interested Junior and Mini Triathletes.

When: Saturday, 29 February Time: 8:45 a.m. for 9:00 a.m.

Where: Holbrook Memorial Swimming Pool. Bring: Your bike, helmet, runners and

swimmers

Enquiries: Margot on 0407 658 401

ISSUE 3 Term 1, Week 5 Monday, 24 February 2020

ISSUE 3 Term 1, Week 5 Monday, 24 February 2020